Delhi Police has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 to the people who will provide audio or video clips as evidence against corrupt policemen.
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The order was issued by police commissioner, B S Bassi, after chief minister Arvind Kejriwal took a dig at Delhi Police for being "most corrupt". Police officers said the order would also be applicable to other government servants, too, for which the complainant would be given Rs 10,000 for every actionable clip sent to the Delhi Police's anti-corruption helpline 9910641064.
Cops said the decision to announce a cash reward was taken after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said a survey showed that the Delhi Police was involved in maximum corrupt activities in the city. Reacting to this, Bassi said the Delhi Police had started several initiatives to fight the menace. "I would quit if anyone can show that I am involved in corruption," Bassi said.
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"We will analyse the footage sent and check its veracity after which the complainant would be called and awarded. If the complaint is against someone from a government department, the file would be forwarded to the anti-corruption branch," said an officer. Delhi Police has received more than 13,000 complaints on its anti-corruption number of which more than 50 were found to be actionable. Actions were taken in at least 40 cases.
(Originally published in the Times of India)